Sandy Sivits

About Sandy:

Licensed in

Maryland and Virginia

I am someone is who proud to be a REALTOR^® and I believe in working to the highest professional standards.

I am not a salesperson - I just happen to sell houses. My value to you lies in my expertise and professionalism, my negotiating skills and my attention to details.

I will utilize my background in computer science to your advantage in marketing or locating a property. My experience as a business manager taught me that marketing is key to success. A home is marketed to a buyer; but a buyer is marketed to a seller, also.

I will monitor and inform you of the progress of the purchase agreement, including the satisfaction of any contingencies and conditions during the entire transaction.

You have my full commitment to providing expert service to you, to be responsive to you, to be aware of your needs and to be there for you through the entire selling or buying process.

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Why Work with Sandy

Background

Over 25 years of customer service, sales and management experience

Former Manager—Coldwell Banker Realty Pros

Licensed since 1996

Certifications and Areas of Expertise

Buyer Agency Short Sales

Internet Marketing Specialist 1031 Starker Exchange

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Professional Memberships

Greater Capitol Area Association of Realtors

Northern Virginia Association of Realtors

1999 & 2000 GCAAR Grievance, Education and Public Policy Committees

Metropolitan Regional Information Systems

Maryland Association of Realtors

Virginia Association of Realtors

National Association of Realtors

National Association of Female Executives

International Collection (Luxury Homes)

Foundation for the Historic Trust (Historic Properties)

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To Sellers

I will prepare and implement a customized marketing plan for your property:

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<!--[if !supportLists]-->· I will market your property to other real estate professionals via targeted e-mail, MRIS and a “Broker’s Open” if appropriate and follow up with agents who have viewed/shown your property.<!--[endif]-->

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I will review and help you evaluate competitive pricing information and current market conditions.

I will discuss financing alternatives for your property and the effect on a contract.

I will provide you with an estimate of your net sale proceeds.

I will develop a Home Enhancement Plan to help attract more buyers. If you desire, a professional decorator can assist.

Promoting your best interests...

I will attempt to bring you financially pre-qualified/approved buyers.

I will review all purchase offers and negotiate on your behalf to get you the best price and terms

I will work to ‘close the deal’ and follow up on remaining details after the sale.

A home warranty will help attract more buyers and help protect you from unforeseen repairs and/or litigation after settlement.

Written disclosure (which will be available on my website) will help make your property more saleable.

I prefer that contracts are presented in my office—enabling delivery of a ratified contract or counter-offer as quickly as possible.

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To Buyers

We will conduct a buyer counseling session to discuss your needs, goals and expectations; and to plan the search for your new home.

I will present and explain to you the buyer representation agreement and the special services and benefits it offers.

I will work closely with your lender to ensure the financial soundness of your purchase offer.

I will show you properties that meet the criteria you have specified.

I will review with you the Seller’s disclosure statements to enable you to either accept or specify a remedy for each fault disclosed. Remedies for any disclosed faults should be addressed in the purchase offer.

I will explain to you the financing and appraisal contingencies.

I will prepare a written offer on the property you choose to purchase with terms specified by you.

I will work with you to request the Seller to remedy the items you specify after your review of any building, termite or environmental inspection reports as your Offer to Purchase specifies.

Protecting your interests as a Buyer Agent…

We will discuss the positive and negative features of a property that may affect it’s value and future re-sale.

I will prepare a negotiation strategy for the property you select, including a written Comprehensive Market Analysis and advice on initial price and terms for your offer.

I will endeavor to present your purchase offer directly to the Seller in the presence of the Listing Agent and negotiate on your behalf to obtain acceptable price and terms for you.

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